Dovecot, Glamis Castle is a Grade A listed building in the Angus local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 11 June 1971. Dovecot.

Dovecot, Glamis Castle

WRENN ID: sharp-bracket-claret
Grade: A
Local Planning Authority: Angus
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 11 June 1971
Type: Dovecot
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Earlier 17th century; repaired 1976. Double chamber, rectangular-plan, lectern dovecot. Roughly coursed rubble with squared rubble quoins, some dressed. Part base course, stepped alighting ledge/rat course, crowstepped flanks with moulded skewputts, back parapet carried up to form gable (see Notes). Angus stone slates.

SW ELEVATION: 2 low doorways to centre with common dripstone and boarded timber doors; 2 diminutive timber dormers above with flightholes and crowstepped gable behind.

INTERIOR: 750 nesting boxes.

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